Space Mart Self Storage Burns in South Richmond, VA

A fire at Space Mart Self Storage in South Richmond, Va., just before dawn this morning damaged 23 units and caused the closure of a portion of Jahnke Road. Six units were damaged by fire and another 17 by water or smoke. One firefighter was treated for minor burns. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

The fire appeared to have started in a unit at the back of a long complex of storage units, according to Lt. Tim Brandon. Firefighters were unsure which units were burning and had to open several.